Platinum, AK Demographics

A map of Platinum's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	41	46	95.3%	83.6%
White	2	1	4.7%	1.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	1.8%
Multiracial	0	7	0.0%	12.7%

Platinum, Alaska has an estimated population of 43, a large decrease from the 55 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.3% Native American/Other, 4.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Platinum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Platinum has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Platinum, that probability was 28.4% in 2020 and 8.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Platinum is ranked the 273rd most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Platinum was ranked the 289th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Platinum's White Population

2 residents of Platinum, or 4.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Platinum is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Platinum ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platinum's White population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Platinum's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.7%.

Platinum is more White than neighboring Goodnews Bay (2.6% White), Quinhagak (2.5% White), Togiak (2.9% White), Eek (0% White), and Twin Hills (0% White).

Platinum's Black Population

0 residents of Platinum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Platinum is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Platinum ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platinum's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Platinum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Platinum is less Black than neighboring Quinhagak (1.1% Black), and Togiak (2.9% Black).

Platinum's Asian Population

0 residents of Platinum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Platinum is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Platinum ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platinum's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Platinum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Platinum is less Asian than neighboring Togiak (0.7% Asian).

Platinum's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Platinum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Platinum is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Platinum ranks 188th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platinum's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Platinum's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Platinum is less Hispanic than neighboring Togiak (0.9% Hispanic).

Platinum's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Platinum, or 95.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Platinum is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Platinum ranks 108th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platinum's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Platinum's population has increased from 83.6% to 95.3%.

Platinum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Quinhagak (92% Native American/Other), Togiak (89.1% Native American/Other), and Eek (94.8% Native American/Other). Platinum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goodnews Bay (97.4% Native American/Other), and Twin Hills (97.7% Native American/Other).

Platinum's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Platinum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Platinum is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Platinum ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platinum's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Platinum's population has decreased from 12.7% to 0.0%.

Platinum is less Multiracial than neighboring Quinhagak (4.4% Multiracial), Togiak (3.4% Multiracial), Eek (5.2% Multiracial), and Twin Hills (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.